Week 37 & 38 2024

 Hello!

The wine harvest is underway - they're starting with the sparkling wines.  It's been an interesting year, saved in the end (maybe) by the long dry spell.  Let's wait and see.

Nevertheless, take care on the roads, these tractors are hauling a valuable cargo!

Running a little late to publish this week, so here's a bumper 2 week edition.  (Honestly Emily in Paris cannot be blamed!)

Whatever you do in the Dordogne and Gironde regions, have a great week.

Best wishes,

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

 

Week 37

 

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13 September

 

 14 September

15 September 

Week 38 

 

21 September - This weekend celebrate 41e édition des Journées européennes du patrimoine, which are the European Heritage Days. Many historic monuments and sites are open to visit for free.  Find out more about events near you here https://journeesdupatrimoine.culture.gouv.fr/en/

22 September

Coming up...

And most importantly...

And finally...  I said it was a bumper edition!

 

There have been autumn colours in the pottery studio over the last few weeks.

 

Week 36 2024

Hello!

It's back to school and it's time to get out and join a club.  Each town and village hold their own 'Association Day' - Forum des Associations - where you can go along and find an activity or club to join. You don't have to live in that town to join that association. Have a look around.  It's a great way to meet new people, learn a new skill, polish up on your French.

 

I'll be in Sauveterre-de-Guyenne supporting our association, Arts Typiques and talking about all things clay, but also, drawing workshops, sewing, felting, weaving, textile printing and all the other activities we offer from the Maison des Artisans.

Associations are non-profit making groups, they're usually really inexpensive to join and are a great way to integrate into the community.

Whatever you do in the Gironde and Dordogne regions, have a great week,

Best wishes,

Helen

notjustfortheholidays@orange.fr

 

Week  36

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6 September

7 September - Forums... if you don't see your village here, then have a look at your Mairie, it may be next weekend

 

7 September continued...

8 September

Coming up...

And finally,

There are still places this Saturday morning if you would like to make this cute pen and pencil tray.

Contact me 📞06 30 89 85 36 to reserve a place. Sessions last 1 hour - 12€/person (from 5 - 95 years old!)